Top 5 Antique Attractions in London
Travelling Blogger brings you this weeks top 5, which are the best antique attractions in London. From the World famous Sotheby’s, to the popular Portobello road there is something for everyone…
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road is home to the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 unique dealers selling all kinds of quirky, elegant antiques and collectables. With such an extensive selection of antiques on show, people from all over the world make way to Portobello Road. You can expect to find an array of antique furniture, crystal, books and many other collectables. Prepare yourself for an early morning wake-up call if you plan to beat the crowds and all the hustle and bustle as market regulars believe it is best to arrive before 11:30am.
Sotheby’s
Whether you trying to pick up antiques for a price lower than the estimate or you simply just love the thrill and excitement of the auction house, Sotheby’s is the auction house to go to. Being the fourth oldest auction house in continuous operation in the world, Sotheby’s offers an extensive catalogue of unique and sort after antiques as well as a rich heritage and history to add to the experience. In addition to numerous high profile live auctions being held here, the auction house has also had its claim to fame appearing in the 1983 James Bond classic, Octopussy. Sotheby’s can be found on Bond Street and offers English afternoon tea, breakfast and lunch to settle the stomach before you grace the floor of the auction room.
Columbia Road Vintage and Antique Shops
Columbia Road can be found just on the edge of city closely homed next to Shoreditch and the ever popular Brick Lane. There, you will find 60 independent shops, the flower market and small art galleries alongside the best of English vintage clothing. It really is a place for everyone, whether you are looking for antique leather chairs or that vintage Levi’s jacket you have been searching for, Columbia Road shops and market are sure to help you on your quest. When you are finally flat out on your feet and you actually did shop until you dropped, you can find a number of quaint café’s, family restaurants and bars to put your feet up and relax.
Alfie’s Antique Market
If it’s decorative and unusual antiques you are looking for, then Alfie’s Antique Market is one stop you will have to make on your travels around London. For 30 years Alfie’s Antique Market has attracted serious collectors along with a long list of high profile interior designers and celebrities. This market boasts over 70 specialist dealers over 5 different floors, hoping to fulfil your every need when looking for that one of a kind antique. Like all great markets in London, there is always somewhere to hang your jacket and take off your shoes. This time round you can enjoy spectacular views over London’s rooftops on a large sun terrace, whilst enjoying a traditional British cuppa at The Rooftop Kitchen, located on the 3rd floor.
Old Spitalfields Market
Vintage, retro and antique furniture once forgotten… first class manicures and pedicures for all… vintage clothes shops from Dr Martins to D.S Dundee… as well as a vast number of restaurants and bars to take a timeout in… Old Spitalfields Market has them all. If this wasn’t enough to tame all of your shopping needs, the day by day market will surely do so. This market offers a different experience for everyday of the week with Thursday being solely dedicated to antiques and vintage. If you are around the East End of London, you must go and experience the Old Spitalfields Market. This market really embraces the individuality, diversity and spirit of modern day London and will amaze you with its ever changing events and not forgetting its deep of real British history.
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